Winter Calls
We flow into autumn
from summer’s embrace
when twilight hastens and the sun rides low
ripening abundance
a gilded farewell
Quilted paths of crimson
through colors we roam
mugs of cloved cider and a cinnamon moon
our pumpkin’s grin candled
memories loosen
When scents of woodsmoke curl
on crisp, crackling morns
will you weave me a shawl from skeins of soft wool
hold me warm by the fire
for my winter calls
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This poem is a double ennead – a syllabic form consisting of three stanzas of 33 syllables in a 6/5/11/6/5 pattern for a total off 99 syllables. The challenge is hosted by Colleen Chesebro over at Carrot Ranch. It runs once a month and I invite you to check it out. Colleen’s prompt this month was “Autumn” and she encouraged us to use our senses. Happy Writing.
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[…] "Winter Calls" We flow into autumn from summer’s embrace when twilight hastens and the sun rides low ripening abundance a gilded farewell Quilted paths of crimson through colors we roam mugs of cloved cider and a cinnamon moon our pumpkin’s grin candled memories loosen When scents of woodsmoke curl on crisp, crackling morns will you weave me a shawl from skeins of soft wool hold me warm by the fire for my winter calls © D. Wallace Peach […]
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Thanks so much for sharing, Colleen. Hugs ❤ ❤
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I love this!
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Thank you, Jennie. It’s such a wonderful time of year and it feeds all our senses. I know that you and your classroom will be celebrating the fall. The leaves must be heading into peak your way! Have a wonderful October.
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Such a beautiful poem, Diana. The magic autumn is always inspiring to me, so your opening of us flowing into autumn from summer’s embrace made me feel so good. And then you sweep me away, albeit a little chilly at the thought, with your last two lines. Perfect. wishing you a great autumn of dream 🙂
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Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and comment, Dalo. I’ve been thinking recently not only about the autumn of the year, but the autumn of my life. I’m determined to enjoy both. 🙂 Have a wonderful October. I hope you’re well and feeling creative. 🙂
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Perhaps this is why autumn appeals to me so much these days ~ it makes us more aware of time before the chill of winter comes. 🙂
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And it’s so sensory. We feel it and remember it in our cells. ❤
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Thank you so much for sharing the poem, Nikki. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love this season. It feels magical to me that trees actually turn all these brilliant colors. Have a wonderful October. 😀
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I couldn’t have it any other way giggle giggle yes this is a wonderful time of year but then get outside most times of your wonderful everything is ever changing absolutely magnificent isn’t it thank you for your ability to share such beauty with all
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Wow ❤️ love it ❤️
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a lovely day. 🙂
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Amazing 😍
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Thanks so much for reading. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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Nice
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Thanks so much for reading, Ayi. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. 😀
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Beautiful. Loved it. Especially to compose it within the constraints of the form was great.
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Shashi. I enjoy working within the form and the challenge that creates. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a wonderful week. 😀
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Wow! Such strict structural rules, but you nailed it! You also made me feel not quite so sad that winter is coming. 🙂
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Lol. I love autumn, Betsy, and I’m glad this worked. That long line in the center was a doozy to blend in so it didn’t sound like a run-on sentence! Enjoy your autumn with the kids. It’s great fun. 🙂
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Ah, sometimes poems like these make me dread winter less! I’m so very much a summer person.
But I love the thought of curling up warm.
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I’m not a fan of the relentless winter rain here, HRR, but it is a nice time to hibernate and write. Autumn is glorious. I think Mother N is easing the blow of what’s to come. Enjoy the crisp outdoors and Happy October.
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I had to make myself a cup of cocoa, because your poem brought me ‘there’! Well done, Diana!
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Ha ha. You must get beautiful colors and crisp mornings where you are, Mark. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem, and I hope you get fully into this glorious season and make some great memories. Happy October. 😀
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Yes, we get some beautiful days here. I used to be all about summer, but now I appreciate every season. 🙂
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They all have their beauty. 🙂
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Such beautiful lines Diana that truly gave me comfort and wonderful memories to look forward to my friend💖❣️
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Thanks so much for stopping by Cindy. I’m glad you enjoyed the autumn poem and hope yours is just beautiful, full of memories old and new. 🙂 Enjoy the weather before winter sets in. ❤ ❤
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You’re so welcome Diana. It was so lovely and warming and I’m looking forward to it as well. I thought of you as I wrote this morning.. lovely read and yes, another day to savor in the sun. Have a good one as well! 💖
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Thank you very much
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Good night
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I really love this poem
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Thanks so much for the kind comment. Happy October. 🙂
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“mugs of cloved cider and a cinnamon moon”
Gahh, Diana, this poem is exceptional. Your ability to craft a scene and describe the things we sometimes take for granted is second to none. I’ve never been more excited about the changing of the seasons. I’m going to gaze at the moon tonight and think of this poem. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and it also brought me an unexpected sense of comfort. Brilliant, my friend. ❤️
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You’re comments always make me smile, Tanya. I’m heading into the autumn of my life and want to experience and remember all the beauty of this season. It’s glorious and so rich in sensory detail. I hope you get to smile at the cinnamon moon, and please be sure to enjoy a mug of hot cloved cider. Hugs, my friend. I hope you’re well. ❤
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From Eric’s spring daisies to your autumn…
“Scents of woodsmoke curl on crisp, crackling morns” is one of my favourite things about the cold months.
Have a lovely weekend, dear Diana!
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Basilke. I love that heady smell and how it immerses me in the season. I hope you enjoy your October. Hugs.
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I am sure I will and hope the same for you ❤️
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much for the kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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What a colorful and cozy poem. After reading the last three lines, I was eager to say, “yes.” I’ll weave you a shawl of soft and fluffy wool, just tell me your favorite color(s). Wonderful share, Diana!
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Ha ha ha. So sweet. I was thinking about autumn as a yearly season and a season of life, Miriam. I don’t want to miss the beauty in either. A limited number of them left! I loved the challenge and had a lot of fun writing his. Happy October, my friend. ❤
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Ah, autumn. You capture it so well, Diana. Hope yours is beautiful.
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Thanks, Julie. It’s been a lovely fall so far and should be even more beautiful when the trees start changing. Still a bit early here. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem. Happy October.
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So wonderfully sensory–like being there!
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Thanks, Suzanne. That was one part of the challenge – to capture the sensory experience. I think I hit most of them. 🙂 Have an amazing October!
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You too!
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This is such a beautiful poem, Diana. I absolutely adore this line, “mugs of cloved cider and a cinnamon moon” Amazingness. 💙
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Thanks so much for reading and for the kind comment, Jeff. This is a favorite season full of great memories. I hope you have a good one. Have a wonderful October, and Happy Writing. 🙂
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You’re most welcome, Diana. A great season, indeed. Thank you. A most glorious October to you, my friend. ☺️
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Simply beautiful❤😍
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Thank you so much for the visit, Ishwari. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a wonderful day.
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Looking forward to another cosy winter ⛄️
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That’s good to hear, Cherryl. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem and appreciate the kind comment. 😀
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You’re welcome💫
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Thanks again for sharing the poem. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful day.
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Beautifully done, Diana. You have such a lovely touch with poetry. Thanks for explaining the forms you choose. Perfect choice with the image too. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks, Teagan. I enjoy doing these, and wish I had time to do more. I’m glad you enjoyed the little foray into fall. Happy Writing, my friend. Hugs.
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This is wonderful!! I love Autumn, and you capture it beautifully! I need to try one of Colleen’s challenges sometime.
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They are so fun, Bonnie. Especially if you enjoy word puzzles. Those dang syllables. She runs them weekly on her site as well as monthly over at Carrot Ranch. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem and hope you join in!
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Nice🖤
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Thanks for stopping by. I’m delighted that you liked the poem. 🙂
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Your poem is an excellent response to the prompt. I absolutely LOVE the last three lines!
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Thanks so much, Liz. I’m feeling a little autumny myself lately and plan to take full advantage of the sweetness of the season and decades of memories. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poem. (And I’m starting your book tonight! Can’t wait.)
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